Blue Chip Auto Glass
Shattered rear windshield? We replace back glass on sedans, SUVs, hatchbacks, trucks and EVs, clean up the broken glass and reconnect your defroster, wiper and antenna. Phoenix shop and Mesa shop.
Back glass replacement
A shattered rear windshield leaves quite a mess. Broken glass can end up all over your trunk, cargo area and back seats, and even inside the interior trim.
Whether your rear window was hit by a flying rock, vandalism, an accident or a falling object, Blue Chip Auto Glass can get it replaced. We replace back glass on cars, trucks, SUVs and electric vehicles, from sedan rear windshields to SUV liftgate glass and sliding rear truck windows.
Rear window replacement is more than setting a new piece of glass. Many back windows have built-in defrosters, antennas and other electrical parts that have to be handled properly during installation. From our Phoenix shop and Mesa shop, we replace back glass across the Valley.
Know your glass
If your rear windshield has ever broken, you may have noticed it behaves differently from the front. Most front windshields are laminated glass, while many rear windows are tempered glass.
Tempered glass is heat-treated to make it stronger. When it breaks, it shatters into hundreds of small fragments instead of forming a single crack, which is why a broken rear windshield can leave a big opening in the back of your vehicle.
Some newer vehicles use laminated rear glass instead, so how the glass breaks depends on the manufacturer and model. Either way, significant rear window damage generally means replacement.
Not every rear windshield is made from the same glass, which is why some completely shatter while others stay mostly intact after damage.
The type that shatters
Tempered glass is common in rear windshields. When it's hit hard enough, it breaks into many small fragments that can scatter across the rear seats, trunk or cargo area.
Tempered glass generally can't be repaired once it's broken, so it has to be replaced.
The type that cracks
Laminated glass is layers of glass bonded together with a plastic interlayer. When it's damaged, it usually cracks while staying mostly intact.
Some laminated glass damage can be repaired, but rear window repair isn't always appropriate or supported by the manufacturer. Our technicians can tell you the right replacement options for your vehicle.
More than glass
Rear windows often have features you don't notice until the glass breaks: electrical connections, heating elements, antennas or mounting points for other parts. All of them matter when we identify and install the correct replacement glass.
Those thin horizontal lines are heating elements that clear fog and frost. On many vehicles they're built into the glass, so the new glass needs the right defroster connections, and we reconnect them during installation.
Many SUVs and hatchbacks have a rear wiper mounted through or near the glass. Depending on the vehicle, we remove or reposition it during replacement and reassemble it afterward.
Some vehicles build radio antennas or other electrical features into the rear glass. You may not see them from inside, but they matter when choosing the right part to match your vehicle's original equipment.
Every kind of rear glass
Not every rear window is installed the same way. Your vehicle's design determines how the glass is mounted, which parts come off and which replacement parts are needed.
Most sedans have a fixed rear windshield bonded directly into the body. We remove the damaged glass, prepare the mounting surface and install the new rear windshield with the right automotive adhesive system.
Many SUVs and hatchbacks have the rear window in a liftgate or hatch, often with defroster connections, a rear wiper and antennas. Some have glass that opens separately from the liftgate. The installation depends on the vehicle's design.
Some trucks use a single fixed panel; others have sliding rear windows with several glass sections. Depending on the design and parts available, a damaged sliding rear window may mean replacing the whole assembly. We'll help identify the right glass for your truck.
Our process
The exact procedure varies by vehicle, but most back glass replacements follow the same steps.
Inspect the damage
We identify the correct replacement glass, inspect the surrounding area and review your rear window's features, including defrosters and wipers.
Remove broken glass
We carefully remove the broken glass we can reach from the window opening and the affected interior areas, plus any trim or parts that need to come off.
Prepare the installation area
We clean and prepare the mounting surfaces to the requirements of the vehicle and adhesive system.
Install the replacement glass
The new rear window goes in with the right mounting method, materials and procedures.
Reconnect components
Where applicable, we reconnect the rear defroster, wiper assembly and other parts tied to the glass.
Final inspection
We inspect the finished installation and go over any precautions with you, including adhesive curing and safe drive-away time when they apply.
Rear window shattered?
A shattered rear windshield leaves your vehicle open to weather, dust and debris. A few precautions help:
Avoid touching loose glass
Small fragments can stay attached to the window frame or trim.
Keep passengers away from the area
Broken glass may be spread across the rear seats or cargo area.
Protect the interior from weather
If you can, park in a covered spot until it's replaced.
Don't use the rear defroster or wiper
Running them with damaged glass can cause more problems.
Call Blue Chip Auto Glass
We'll identify the correct replacement glass and go over your service options.
If the vehicle can't be driven safely because of the damage, tell us before trying to move it.
Call (602) 885-5330Insurance
In many cases, rear windshield damage may be covered under the comprehensive part of your auto policy. Coverage depends on your policy, deductible and how the damage happened. If your rear windshield was broken in a collision, it may fall under a different part of your policy.
If you're not sure a claim makes sense, we can give you a replacement quote so you can compare it to your deductible, and we'll help with the next steps on an eligible claim.
Commonly covered under comprehensive:
Mobile back glass replacement may be available for certain vehicles (covered parking required). Some rear windshield replacements are better done in the shop, such as when there's a lot of broken glass to clean up, the vehicle has specialized rear glass parts, or the job needs extra disassembly.
We'll review your vehicle and tell you whether mobile service makes sense. We have a Phoenix shop and a Mesa shop and serve the whole greater Phoenix area.
Replacing a rear windshield takes attention to more than the glass. From removing broken fragments to reconnecting defroster wiring and other parts, the details matter. Our technicians replace glass on sedans, trucks, SUVs and EVs, and we identify the correct parts and review the installation before we schedule you. We're a locally operated auto glass company with 25 years in the auto glass business. Whether you're paying out of pocket or filing a claim, we'll explain your options and what to expect.
No. Tempered rear glass generally can't be repaired after it shatters. It has to be replaced.
Yes. Back glass, rear windshield and rear window all describe the glass at the back of a vehicle.
The correct replacement glass includes the defroster features your vehicle came with, and our technicians reconnect the electrical connections during installation.
Yes. We replace rear glass on many SUVs and hatchbacks, including ones with rear wipers, defrosters and liftgate-mounted glass.
Yes. We'll help identify replacement options for trucks with fixed or sliding rear glass. The parts and procedure depend on the truck.
It depends on the vehicle, the glass design and how much cleanup or disassembly is needed. We'll give you an estimate after reviewing your vehicle.
Comprehensive insurance may cover some rear glass damage, depending on the cause and your policy. Deductibles and coverage vary.
Mobile service may be available depending on the vehicle and installation (covered parking required). Some replacements have to be done in our shop.
If your back glass has shattered or cracked, Blue Chip Auto Glass can help. We'll identify the correct replacement glass, explain the installation and help coordinate insurance when it applies.
From our Phoenix shop and Mesa shop, we serve Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale and the rest of the Valley.
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Included with every windshield
Free chip repair after your windshield replacement.
Here at Blue Chip Auto Glass, when we replace your windshield you get one free chip repair per visit for an entire year.
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